Depression
Being depressed is more than feeling down for a day or two – it usually continues for weeks or months at a time. Depression can impact on people differently and can include a loss of interest in the things you used to enjoy, lack of motivation and ability to focus. There is a range of services and support available to help when you or someone you know is feeling depressed. Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know.
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day.
Websites
Lifeline 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354) or text ‘Help’ to 4357
What's Up 0800 942 87 87 (for 5 – 18-year-olds; 1 pm to 11 pm)
Youthline 0800 376 633, free text ‘234' or email talk@youthline.co.nz
(for young people, and their parents, whānau and friends)
Need to Talk
Depression helpline 0800 111 757 or text ‘8681’
Lifeline 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354) or text ‘Help’ to 4357
What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18-year-olds; 1 pm to 11 pm)
Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234
24/7 HELPline support for sexual abuse survivors 0800 623 1700
Asian Family Counselling Services 0800 862 342
Chinese Lifeline – 0800 888 880 (for people who speak Mandarin or Cantonese)
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NZ Mental Health help numbers support services
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